Do you want to know what the Lord is doing in Ukraine? Keep reading!

God’s love is bigger than any pain in this world, and He wants to heal the brokenhearted. It’s easy to focus on what’s missing or on moments when we don’t see the answer yet, but we want to share what God is doing in the hearts of young people in Ukraine.

Last month, we held the Teens Missionary School, themed “Healing of the Heart.” We are so proud of every single student who chose to forgive and let go of bitterness, pain, and offense.

May these beautiful testimonies minister to your heart and lead you into forgiveness and freedom.

"For a long time, I was troubled by dreams in which I experienced spiritual warfare. But when I came to the school, Jesus set me free." (Liza, 18)

"At this school, Jesus set me free from addiction." (Bohdan, 15)

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"I saw a vision where I was in prison, in chains. But then I saw Jesus reaching out His hand and setting me free." (David, 15)

"It felt to me like everyone had turned away from me, even Jesus… but during worship I felt His touch." (Liza, 16)

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"I felt Jesus’ call to become His disciple. He promised that in His time He would give me people whom I could serve." (Timur, 15) 

"I had a close friend whom I couldn’t forgive for a long time because of a misunderstanding. During the school, we finally resolved the situation." (Zhenya, 14)

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"I was able to forgive my father, even though I hadn’t been able to do so for many years." (Vika, 12)

Now, we’d like to share a special block of testimonies from our team who served the youth:

"The Lord pour more satisfaction and contentment to my heart. He asked me hard questions which led to beautiful surrender. He asked me to do hard things which led to me being incredibly dependent, which is the best state to be in."
(Rachel, mentor)

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"God is alive and merciful. I went through a situation that made it hard for me to worship and feel His presence, but once again, God showed His love and mercy. He reminded me not to dwell on the past - I just need to accept that, and that’s enough."
(Matthew, volunteer)

"It brought me joy to see the Holy Spirit at work in the hearts of young people, showing that the Lord is already moving in their lives. He taught me to have mercy on myself, to give Him control, and not carry what belongs to Him. He revealed the lies I had believed about myself and Him, and gave me freedom from shame" (Olesya, mentor)

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“I experienced God’s true love and acceptance. When I returned home, I felt a constant desire to pray. I prayed for a friend who wasn’t feeling well, and within a minute he felt better. I gained a new confidence in prayer. I don’t fully understand how it works, but I didn’t ask anyone from the team for help - I asked God, and real change happened. Thank You, God!”
(Anna, kitchen volunteer)

At the end of the first day of school, the entire Dnipro region went dark because one of the main thermal power stations was hit. We thought we would have to rely on generators for the next few days, which could only support some of our operations. After spending a night without heating, we were overjoyed and relieved when the lights came back on the next morning. What an unexpected blessing! Even in the midst of hardships, God remains faithful and good.

We invite you to partner with us on a monthly basis and become part of transforming lives. Teen clubs provide mentorship and guidance that are crucial for teenagers at this stage of life. By partnering with us, you can make a lasting difference in the next generation.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds"

Psalm 147:3